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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 329.56 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 329.56 and 165.16 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 329.56 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/329.56 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 329.56 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 54,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430.13/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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